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| Ilonggo Senator Franklin Drilon / photo from Instagram |
Ilonggo opposition Senator Franklin Drilon is “saddened” by
reports regarding vote buying incidents in the province of Iloilo, including
his city.
I am saddened if that is true. That should not be the
case,” Drilon said, as reported by Politiko.
He also urged voters not to sell their votes. Drilon exercised his right to vote at Baluarte Elementary School in Molo district.
Earlier, the Western Visayas police said it is validating
reports of vote buying in the province of Iloilo.
“We continue to receive reports that some candidates are
distributing money and grocery items,” said Police Brig. Gen. John Bulalacao,
Western Visayas police chief.
Bulalacao said he has been receiving text messages the
paraphernalia bearing pictures of Iloilo 4th District Rep. Ferjenel Biron and
Iloilo Vice Gov. Christine Garin were being distributed in towns like Igbaras
and Miag-ao.
“These are raw information that needs to be validated,”
Bulalacao said
Reports also said that some pictures and videos show
residents receiving packs of bihon with Biron’s photo.
Source: Manila Bulletin, Politiko
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